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Carrot Fruitcake
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 12
This sounded different and worth trying this Fall... I like the fact that there is not that much candied fruit in it... but I think it need some brandy or rum added to it even if it is just an extract...this recipe and photo are from oops I don't know. Read more ...found the recipe on the web
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely shredded carrots
confectioners' sugar icing, optional
Directions:
1. Combine nuts, fruit, dates and raisins with 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Combine the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and remaining flour;
4. gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until smooth. (Batter will be stiff.)
5. Fold in carrots and fruit mixture.
6. Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan.
7. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, drizzle with icing.
9. Yield: 12-16 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com